24/07/10

John Forrest
Ty-Y-Mynydd
Cloth Hall Lane
Cefn Coed
Merthyr Tydfil
Wales
CF48 2NT

frrest@aol.com

Looking for Forrest family in Motherwell, they had a coal round in the 1950's.

21/07/10

Elizabeth Bond (nee Grimshaw)
England

beth_252@hotmail.com

Looking for my cousin Susan, daughter of Alex McConnell and Jenny Park. I believe she maybe living in Braidwood, Carluke.

19/07/10

Laureen Livingston
53 Birchland Court
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Canada
P6B 5W7

laureen.livingston093@sympatico.ca

My grandfather Robert Logan married Anne Hutchinson and they came to Canada from Carluke in the early 1900's. Any information about family residing in Carluke or Scotland would be appreciated.

17/07/10

Mary Rosi (nee Coulter)
4412 Oak View Dr
Sarasota, Florida
United States
34232

maryhelenrosi@hotmail.com

13/07/10

Donna Ambler
England

donna2492002@yahoo.co.uk

07/07/10

Aileen Walach
63 Comrie Crescent
Hillhouse
Hamilton
Scotland
ML3 9QF

ajwalach@hotmail.com

I am trying to find any relatives of the late May and Walter Irzack, they used to live in Johnstone Lane, Carluke.

26/06/10

Janet Lyons
446 Rock Chapel Road
Dundas, Ontario
Canada
L9H 5E2

janet_lyons@hotmail.com

I enjoyed looking over the website, and it took me by surprise to see my Grandpa (Jimmy Russell) with his horse and cart. 

11/06/10

Kym Evans
51 Teign Bank Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
England
LE10 0ED

kymtim@ntlworld.com

Descend from Cains who worked at the Coltness Ironworks 1850's. Can anyone tell me the location of the iron works in Coltness? The Cain family are a large family anyone left in the area please get in touch.

01/06/10

Michael Purdie

purd67@googlemail.com

Hi, my Dad's name was Robert Purdie. Anyone remember him?

05/05/10

James McDonald
Scotland
HD4 7RJ

james.macdonald@ntlworld.com

Can anyone enlighten me on Frame's Buses. My Grandmother went to Carluke for hols in the 1950's and stayed with a Mrs Frame and in her words 'they had the buses'. Despite my efforts so far I cannot find out about Frame's Buses. Thanks.

01/05/10

Sheila McMillan

dpq@blueyonder.co.uk

An ancestor of mine, Alexander McMillan, born Strathaven in about 1869, married to Harriet, children Caroline, Agnes, John, David, and Alexander, was a draper at Stevenson Park, Carluke, on 1901 census. Would be very grateful if anyone recognises the names above, or if someone could tell me where Stevenson Park was situated. Many thanks.

31/03/10

John Hunter

johnhunterrealtors@hotmail.com

Looking for Bill Morrison born approx. 1936? in Glasgow, Scotland. Emigrated to New Zealand approx. 1955. Left New Zealand approx. 1959 forMelbourne, Australia. Any help would be appreciated!

30/03/10

Karen Hales
Australia

kmhales@bigpond.net.au

Aussie cousin looking for relatives/information of Agnes O'Neill retired teacher from Carluke. Died 27/3/1984 age 75. Any information helpful. Thanks.

26/03/10

Daniel Glen
20 Ledger Road
Goodeberryhill
Kalamunda
Australia
6076

daniel.glen1@gmail.com

Grandparents had poultry farm at 144 Carnwath Road, Carluke. Was in Carluke the 40's and 50's.

06/03/10

Marge Lehan
438 Hunter Chaise Drive
Wentzville, Missouri
United States
63385

caoftmle@covad.net

I have been told that my aunt, Mabel Saunders, married a man named "Grey" or "Gray". He was said to be an officer in a "Scottish Regiment".

I understand that the marriage ended in either divorce or permanent separation. The time frame was during "the war" - don't know if the reference was WW1 or WW2.

Any hints would be gratefully received.

Marge

05/03/10

Diane Cole
13 Gammell St
Rydalmere
Australia
2116

dicolerydalmere@optusnet.com.au

My great-great-great-grandfather James Kerr (1797-1864) moved from Leadhills to Carluke about 1838 to work at Shotts Mine/Ironworks. By 1861 he was the manager. The family lived at Castlehill Cottage and Castlehill House. I would love to know if these buildings still exist.

04/03/10

Sandra Barlow

barlows@ssdb60.wanadoo.co.uk

My great grandmother's family came from Carluke. She was Margaret Davidson, born 187?, daughter of Archibald Davidson and wife Sarah (nee Long or Lang) in 'Worleyburn'??? She emigrated to the USA and married John Devine, originally from Lonhorsley in Northumberland, but with Irish parents.

They married in Ohio 1894/1895, and lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was a miner. In the USA they had 3 daughters, my grandmother Sarah, Mary and Margaret. They were on the 1900 USA census. They returned to Glasgow in January 1901 aboard the SS Furnessia, and were on the and appear on the Scottish census in Carluke later that year. They eventually moved to Northumberland and were there for the 1911 census.

Are there any relatives still in Carluke? I'd love to hear from you.

26/02/10

James MacDonald
Huddersfield

james.macdonald@ntlworld.com

I am doing my family tree. My Great Grandparents moved to Carluke on retirement around 1914. They were James McDonald and his wife Jean (nee Dickson). They died 1915 and 1922 respectively at Braidwood Station.

Can anyone help? John Martin signed one death certificate as son-in-law. Their daughter was Ceilia. They had 2 sons James and John. James died single in 1941 at Hawthorn Cottage Braidwood and was a Sawyer. Can anyone shed light further? Thanks.

12/02/10

Mary Bestwick

marybestwick@ntlworld.com

My Grandfather was born in Carluke, Michael Dowd born 1858. Can't find his family on Census 1861. When married he lived at Crook, Co Durham. Can anybody help?

07/02/10

William Angus Muir
20100 N 87th Drive
Peoria
United States
85382

billmuir1@msn.com

My wife Doreen and I plan to tour Scotland the first part of July 2010. My Great Grandfather William Muir moved from Scotland to Woodstock, Ontario, Canada where I was born.

Williams brother Alexander was born in Carluke September 21, 1847. It seems that Alexander's father also named Alexander Muir was a coal miner. He and his wife Jane Binning Muir moved from town to town to find work at that time.

William Angus and Doreen Muir

03/02/10

Dunstan Alexander
169 Ben Lomond Village
Williamsville

dunstanalexander@yahoo.com

Seeking assistance in locating Mary Hamilton who left Carluke around 1968 for London and lived at numer 4 Princess Square, Bayswater and hung out at an all night cafe "The Joy Boy", eventually leaving London with a guy called Peter for I believe Birmingham to get married.

30/01/10

Anita Ruthven (nee Cathro)
60 Honeybank Cres
Carluke
ML8 4BZ

anitaruthven@live.co.uk

Jim Cathro was my dad and spent his life working in the jam works, I would like to know what he was really like as a person and a boss.

23/01/10

Del (Sonsteng) Lewis
2480 Lucas Ave
Pinole, California
United States
9456

s.sonsteng@comcast.net

Lewis Family.

In 2005, I wrote an update, but it may have been missed by my father's name so I will update this year by the family name of my mother and perhaps connect related Lewis folk in that way!

Looking for family members of William Lewis, Thomas Lewis or Sloan family who lived in area of Carluke in late 1800's before sailing to farm in USA listed herein also under Del Lewis-Sonsteng.

If you know of a possible Lewis relative please contact us.

Sincerely, D. Sonsteng/Lewis

21/01/10

Jacqueline Barker
229 Sheffield Road
Woodhouse Mill
Sheffield
England

jacqueline_barker@o2.co.uk

Researching my family tree, my Grandfather worked at the Lanarkshire steel works until his death in 1957 looking for photographs and information.

Regards

Jacqueline

18/01/10

George Woodworth
136 Wepre Park
Connah's Quay
Deeside
Wales
CH5 4HW

gw4zag@talktalk.net

DAVID JACKSON SCOTS GUARDS ITALY 1944/45

Further to my previous posting, I have now been given further information as follows. It has also been confirmed that David Jackson was serving in the Scots Guards and not the RASC as previously stated.

On behalf of a friend I am seeking information on David Jackson born in 1920, son of Alexander Jackson and Jeanie Purdie that lived in 9 Highmill Road, Carluke; Alexander Jackson died in 1968, Jeanie Purdie died in 1950.

David Jackson  was a serving soldier in the SCOTS GUARDS in 1944/45 near the towns of Bologna, ITALY ( precisely: Castiglione dei Pepoli town). His last known address was 16 New Place, Tranton Rd, Bermondsey, London. He had some brothers: William Jackson Private in R.E.M.E. and that lived in 82 Miller Street, Carluke; Robert Jackson also in Scots Guards; John Jackson and another brother unknown first name.

The photo of William, Robert and David Jackson appeared in the Carluke Gazette of 19 May 1944 with motor bikes in Italy. We think he came from the area and the Bermondsey address was only a temporary one.

ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

18/01/10

Thelma Cranfield
England

trevnfelm@tiscali.co.uk

Please can anyone help. Are there any McCallums living in Carluke?

My Great Grandfather was Robert or Duncan born around 1850. He came to live in England where he met my Great Grandmother Catherine Manning and they had eleven children between them. There is no trace of a birth, marriage or death certificate for Robert/Duncan but the surname on the children's certificates seems to vary a lot (McCullum, McCallund, Mac etc).

Many thanks

Thelma (nee McCallum)

15/01/10

Danny Gallacher
16 D'everardo Drive
Fonthill Ontario
Canada
L0S 1E2

dgallacher1@bell.net

My Family and I lived at 9 Gigha Gardens, Carluke for several years and have fond memories of Carluke and its people. Gladys and I now reside in the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario Canada.

We would be pleased to hear  from anyone who remebers the Gallacher family. We left in 1969.

14/01/10

Anthony Denyer

tnydnyr@aol.com

My Grandfather William Penman grew up in Carluke around 1910 to 1930's when he left to settle in Letchworth, England with his wife Eileen. They had three daughters Pat, Pauline and Peggy. He had, I believe, about 13 brothers and sisters and I hope there are some of them still in the area. He was the oldest child in the family. it would be nice to see if I have any relatives in the area. William is survived by two of his daughters Pat, my mother and my Aunt Pauline, both are now in their 70's.

13/01/10

Glennis Salls
Box 894
Bentley, Alberta
Canada
T0C 0J0

owlseye@telus.net

My Mom's Name was Isabella (Ella) Gibson and her sister was Nancy Gibson. It would be fun for my Mom to reconnect with anyone who remembers her.

10/01/10

Randy Forrest
5724 95th St NE
Marysville
United States
98270

ncc1701r@comcast.net

I believe my Great Great Grandfather was from here, born about 1837 Chapel Street, Carluke.

06/01/10

George Woodworth
136 Wepre Park
Connah's Quay
Deeside
Wales
CH5 4HW

gw4zag@talktalk.net

DAVID JACKSON RASC ITALY 1944/45

On behalf of a friend I am seeking information on David Jackson. He was a serving soldier in the RASC in 1944/45 near the towns of Grizzana and Monzuno Italy. His last known address was 16 New Place, Tranton Rd, Bermondsey, London. We believe he had two brothers and their photo's appeared in the Carluke Gazette with him, with motor bikes. We think he came from the area and the Bermondsey address was only a temporary one. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Best wishes,

George Woodworth 

02/01/10

Jane King (nee Jean Mcleod)
4 Elm Street
Moore Park Beach
Bundaberg Qld
Australia
4670

jdornan@bigpond.com

I left Carluke in 1956 with my parents. I have been back twice and it still feels like coming home. I wonder if anyone remembers me?

29/12/09

Maxine Worden
1 Springfield Court
Roberttown
England

maxine.worden@yahoo.com

My dad, Andrew Hamilton, sent me the link for this website.  Although I was born in West Yorkshire in 1969, I spent many a happy summer on Brown Street in Carluke with my grandparents (Jessie and Alec Hamilton).  It was great to look at the old pictures and although in the 1970's it had changed dramatically, it was good to see it again. 

I spotted the clothes shop where my Great Auntie Mary used to work. I also particularly remember a great little toy shop that my Gran used to take us to in the High Street - Happy days!

11/12/09

Andrew Hamilton
Milton Keynes
England

ekulrac@btinternet.com

Just been having a look at the Carluke site.

I left Carluke in 1961,have lived in England since but I am still very interested in the old place.

It has changed dramatically since then and is no longer the little market town it was with the old High Street and shops.

A couple of weeks ago I did a search on Carluke and ended up buying a few items from Amazon. One was a pictorial history of the town which I have found very interesting. As I remember, there was still one copy (used) available for sale.

If I can help with any info in your searches, I would be pleased to. I was born in 1942 in Newbarns Street. My father was Alec (Sany) and my mother Jessie Robb Russell. The Russells in the 1930\'s used to have the coal and bus business at the garage in Hozier Street. It was destroyed by fire and Grand Dad was not insured (as many weren't then) and the business was lost. My Grand Dad, Andrew Hamilton, was a joiner and gunsmith. Later after he died, Gran married Mr Safely who had the jewellers in the High Street next to the cycle shop.. When they closed down my Uncle, Willie Russell, bought them both and turned them into a large fruit and veg shop in the 1950\'s. Dad died in 1999 and Mum in 2003.

Note my email address. There was an old boy in our street who always referred to Carluke as ekulrac. When I was looking for an acceptable email address all sorts of Hamilton combinations were suggested. I remembered the old boys name for Carluke and, as expected, it had not been used so I am now known as ekulrac to all my friends and family.

29/11/09

Glenda Woodford
26 Mcleod street
Basin Pocket
Ipswich
Australia
4305

rawoodford@gil.com.au

My grand parents emigrated from Carluke in 1923, John and Marion Brown (nee Tudhope). Trying to do family research.

25/11/09

Alan Maclean
14 Cairnryan
Stewartfield
East Kilbride
Scotland
G74 4RT

agmaclean@hotmail.co.uk

I am tracing my family tree and discovered my Great Grandfather Hugh Mclean was killed in a mining accident in Carluke in 1886.

25/11/09

Glenda Woodford
26 Mcleod street
Basin Pocket
Ipswich
Australia
4305

rawoodford@gil.com.au

Grandparents came from Carluke.  Planning to visit Carluke in 2010 (May). Would like to do family research.

07/11/09

Susan
New Zealand

susan26@actrix.co.nz

I am looking for George, Bill and Jean Ritchie who lived in Carluke, Kirkfield Bank and Lanark.  Does anybody have information on anybody from this family?

24/10/09

Leslie Rowe

leslie@scrabster.fsnet.co.uk

Did William Angus VC have a son, also William, who died in WW2 during flying training?

21/10/09

Nicola, Richard & Laura Evans
10 Afan Villas
Cwmavon
Port Talbot
Wales
SA12 9HB

richardevans76@msn.com

A big hello to our friends Sadie and Dougie Lachlan, who we met in Turkey September this year (2009). xxx

19/09/09

Annie Forrest Forrester (nee Paton)
Australia

annie.f3@bigpond.com.au

I was born in Carluke 1938 if any of my friends or relations wish to contact me please email. I went to Carluke Higher Grade 1949-1953.

17/09/09

Wendy McGee
3J/19 Morning Star Place
Mt. Albert
Auckland
New Zealand
1025

wenzmcgee@gmail.com

Hi there from New Zealand! I am looking for Ann Cunningham from Carluke. She lived in Wellington New Zealand for a year as a hairdresser. Returning to Scotland she married and moved to Bristol. Does anyone know her address?

17/08/09

William and Marilyn Smith
Surrey
British Columbia
Canada

wilmars@shaw.ca

I inquired in 2005 asking for information pertaining to Hallcraig House and its inhabitants circa 1840 to 1900. I believe my great-great grandmother lived at Hallcraig in her youth. I am interested in a picture of Hallcraig and any other info pertaining to this mansion. I believe it was demolished in the 1950's.

05/08/09

Judith Wickson
Rotherham
England

jude291@hotmail.com

My father and Grandfather came from Carluke, they shared the same name of George Knox Crawford. My grandmother's name was Agnes Barr Muir, they moved to South Yorkshire to get work in the collieries. I visited the town when I was small several times visiting relatives, namely my Aunt Sadie and her husband Tommy Neil. Anyone with any info or family history or relatives please get in touch. Many thanks.

28/07/09

Sharon Louise Graham
31 Peakes Road
St Johns Hill
Wanganui
New Zealand

wobblymidgetsha@msn.com

I recently lost my Granny to Spirit World, I found out at her funeral, Jesse was born in Carluke in 1920. I just HAD to come here and take a look at where Granny was born. What a beautiful and picturess place.

10/07/09

Murray Gardiner
2 Lindman St
Drouin
Australia
3818

muzza@dcsi.net.au

Hello my name is Murray Gardiner, my Grandfather left Carluke in about 1912 to move to Australia, his name was John Gardiner. I'm interested to know if there are any Gardiners still in Carluke who maybe able to share some family history thank you.

05/07/09

Barry Hardman
Australia

bndlhard@iinet.net.au

Looking to contact Mary Williamson or descendants. We have been reseaching the Barr family in Scotland and descendants in Australia and over many years have assembled extensive data pertaining same within our Legacy family tree program.

Through an Australian researcher, Ruth Pfitzner (now deceased) we have been provided with a letter dated 4 March 1990 from Cynthia (surname unknown) at Moss Bay Hotel in Workington and who refers to information provided by a Mary Williamson. Advice from the Workington Library indicates the Moss Bay Hotel has been demolished and to date no record of Cynthia has been established, though investigations are continuing. The information contained within the letter from Cynthia and as advised by Mary Williamson has been invaluable to our research, though the letter also indicates Mary Williamson was sourcing further detail, which has not come to light to date.

Whilst we understand this request may be a long shot, we are hopeful that a reader may be able to provide information re the status of Mary Williamson and/or contact information of her family and who may be able to provide further detail re our family research. Any assistance forthcoming relative to the above would be much appreciated.

18/06/09

Mike Trim
429 St Michaels Court
Sarnia
O ontario
Canada
N7S 6E6

halcyonjan@yahoo.com

Hi, my grandmother Elizabeth Smellie Trim was born in Carluke in 1887. She was the daughter of John Smellie and Elizabeth Caldwell, they lived on Douglas Street. Associated names are Tweedie, Gilchrist, Gentles, Mclaren and Russell.

I am going to be in Carluke the middle of September and was wondering if the old churchyard has any readable Smellie stones? Thanks, Mike Trim.

15/06/09

Brenda Davis (nee Allan)
15 Grantham Road
Weeton
England
PR4 3LD

brendadavis70@gmail.com

I lived in Carluke for many years before moving to Aberdeen. I have two sisters, Myra and Sandra and am the daughter of Ann Allan (nee Stratton). I am living near Preston at the moment as my husband is in the Air force. I have many fond memories of Carluke, I grew up at Braehead Loan and Woodend Road. I still visit Carluke on occasion as my aunts still live there. If anyone knows me or my family drop me a line.

15/06/09

Rodney Cork
Australia

pookiethai@iprimus.com.au

I am a stamp collector, and just came across a letter cover dated October 18th 1864 addressed to Marian F Morton and Robert Morton of Carluke.

05/06/09

Vi Roberts (nee Rafferty)
5 Wimbledon Court
St Florence Parade
Tenby
Wales
SA70 7DZ

violet-roberts001@mypostoffice.co.uk

I used to live at Hallcraig, then moved to Thomson Street. I left Carluke in 1947 and moved to Hayes in Middlesex. I retired to West Wales in 1988, and it is a marvellous place to live - a seaside resort with beautiful scenery.

I still have a sister in Carluke and was there in February to see her.

27/05/09

Norman Luff
35 Wallisdean Avenue
Copnor
Portsmouth
England
PO3 6HA

norman.luff@ntlworld.com

Congratulations on your website, I see you've listed
Scott's Jam works, we lived next to it in School lane, and I can still smell the strawberries!

My better half (Eileen) speaks to Mrs Sinclair (Jean) from time to time, on that old fashioned instrument.

Best wishes to all, Norman.

22/05/09

William Gilchrist
Suite 311, 12028-103rd Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
T5K 2T9

wsgilchrist@shaw.ca

My grandparents, William Robertson Gilchrist (b. Feb. 9,1866) and Ann Abercrombie Gilchrist (nee Anderson, b. Oct. 29,1869) emigrated from Carluke to Canada June 30, 1913 with their six children. I would like to be put in touch with any of the Gilchrist family relatives still in Carluke. Thank you.

18/04/09

Joy Davies
4 William Donald Drive
Solway Estate
Masterton
New Zealand
5901

wrdjid@xtra.co.nz

I intend visiting Carluke in Sept/October 2009.  My grandmother Jane Orr was born in Carluke in 1873. She married John Craig a miner and they appear to have moved a number of times to small towns close by to Carluke, namely Wishaw, Overtown, Ashgill, Waterloo to name a few before immigrating to Australia and then moving on to New Zealand. My grandmother's parents were Alexander Orr and Betsy Gilfillan who were married in Carluke in 1871. They had 4 children. Betsy died in 1878 and Alexander remarried Ann Weir in Carluke 1883 and from this union there were 6 children that I know of.  Betsy's parents also lived in Carluke, James Gilfillan and Elizabeth Currie married in 1841. I'm really looking forward to our visit and trying to find any relations that may still be residing in Carluke. Any formation in regards to the above family names would be much appreciated.

12/04/09

Mrs T Kilford
England

kerrkennie@aol.com

Hi, I am looking for any information on my Great Grandfather, Robert McIntyre. Born at McIntyre's Cottage, McIntyre's Land in 1870. To Alexander McIntyre and Catherine Baxter Younge. Robert married Marion Miller Kerr in 1892. They lived in Law, Carluke. They had 5 children, Alexander, Annie, Kate, George and Janet McIntyre.  Robert McIntyre died in the 1925 Brownlee Colliery disaster, where 4 men died in the cage accident. My other Great Grandfather Henry was also in the mine. My Family are McIntyre, Kerr, Kennie and Penman. Any information would be great.

10/04/09

John Gilgrist
6825 Cadwell Circle
Indianapolis, Indiana
United States
46237

jgilgrist@hotmail.com

Our family name was changed when ancestors came from Carluke to Ohio (USA) in the 1800's.  Samuel, Andrew and William Gilchrist came from Carluke. Interested in Scotland family history for Gilchrist family.

10/04/09

Maria Kristiansdóttir
Brekkugøta 7
Kollafjørður
Faroes
410

trygvi.samuelsen@skulin.fo

I am looking for my daughter's - grandmother's - sister's family, who lived in Carluke. My grandmother's - sister's daughter Edith married a Scottish soldier (Cambell) who was in the Faroes during World War II. Edith died shortly after the war. Cambell and family visited the Faroes in 1978. I unfortunately did not get to meet them, and the family lost contact with them. I would very much like to establish contact again. I have a letter as Elsa and David wrote to my grandmother in 1978. Their address at the time was 47 Newbarns Street, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

09/04/09

Eilean (Forrest) Burgess
Dunblane
Scotland

eilean.burgess@btinternet.com

Lived in Carluke from 1950 - 1970. Carluke Primary School/Yieldshields Primary and Lanark Grammar.

Great Website. I am researching the Forrest Family tree. My Grandfather was illegitimate son of Janet Forrest. I am trying to take it back from there. Janet had a brother Robert who lived at Kilncadzow. Any info would be gratefully received!

28/03/09

Elzabeth van Schalkwyk
46 Pauline Street
Constantia Kloof
Roodepoort
South Africa

el@vschalkwyk.co.za

Hi all! I am looking into buying property in the UK and was wondering if someone could advise me on the legal implications. We do not plan to emigrate to the UK and have South African citizenship. Love your website and from the images, also your town! Regards Elzabeth

05/03/09

Glenn Carson
760 Kingsway Drive
Burlington
Canada
L7T 3H4

carson_7@hotmail.com

My Mother and Father are from Carluke. They Immigrated to Canada in 1966. My mother's father had a trucking company called Adamsons and I believe the garage was on Hamilton Street.

03/03/09

Malcolm
United States

simper66@q.com

My Great Grand Aunt Catherine McLean married a Thomas Brown in Carluke on 11/06/1843.

I have some birth certificates between 1843 and 1881 where the place of birth is given as Orchard, Carluke and one death certificate that looks like Tice of Orchard Carluke.

Is/was Orchard a part of Carluke or maybe the name of a house in Carluke?

Thanks
Malcolm

23/02/09

John Steen
84 Paradykes Avenue
Loanhead
Midlothian
Scotland
EH20 9LF

jocknjean@yahoo.co.uk

Great site. Hello Miss J Marshall remember me? I know you. Also do you remember big skin, from Law Village????

12/02/09

Elaine
England

blue.skye04@virgin.net

Posted here a while ago and mentioned that my GG Grandfather Richard Gibb lived in Carluke, he was brickworks manager, he also lived in Hallcraig House for a time and I have posted on Lanarkshire Family History site about this too - I did find a bit about the history of the house some time ago but can't find it now! Seems a pity that these things get lost in time as I guess it would have been quite a prominent estate at one time..nice website :) thank you.

11/02/09

Marie Behn
Box 429
White Mills
United States
18473

mariebehn@yahoo.com

What a wonderful day. I am making my second post. My mother is Agnes Jackson, who married and moved to America.
Her parents Mary and Ephraim Jackson. Her siblings John married to Mary, Allan married to Mary, James married to Elsie, also Tom Patton and sister was Bessie.

08/02/09

Frank Morrison
54 Anstruther St
Law
Carluke
Scotland
ML8 5JG

frank.morrison@virgin.net

This is a very good site, have made lots of contacts given out loads of info and have gleaned quite a lot of information concerning my ancestors. They came from the Hallcraig and Castlehill area of Carluke. My relations are Rafferty, Finnigan, and way back to my great great granddad who married a Mary Prior from Yieldshields.  I am particularly interested in a Peter Graham who stayed at 77 Cairneymount Rd in the late 40's and who was married to Mary Finnigan. If anyone has any details of any of these families I would love to hear from you as I have been building the family tree for some time now.

07/02/09

Ann King Cummings
1245 E. County Road 400 S.
Clayton, IN
United States
46118

jacummings@tds.net

Researching Thomas and Henrietta Russell Wallace family who lived at 302 Kirkton St. in 1871 census. Thomas' occupation Gasmanager. Henrietta found dead "in a field at Eastend, Carstairs of overdose of laudanum" in 1872. Think she may have been patient at hospital at Carstairs. Children: Henrietta, Margaret, John, Jessie, Thomas, James (my great-Grandfather), Marion. Widower Thomas and daughter Marion listed in 1881 census. Marion married Charles Russell and came to US. Any connections to descendants would be delightful! Thank you.

02/02/09

John Jackson

ecoei@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Carluke,

I paid a visit to Carluke in December to visit my Grandfather's grave at Wilton Cemetery and his old house in Milton Crescent. I would like to find out if there are any relatives still living in Carluke. My Grandfather was John Jackson born Carluke 20th September 1883 he was married to Marion Pepper. If anyone can help put me in touch with members of any grandchildren of my Grandfather's siblings, I would be very grateful.

Kind Regards, John Jackson

31/01/09

Deb McDonnell
England

debj1@mcdonnell.com

FORREST family, Carluke: I am researching Robert (b. 1815 +/) and spouse Rachel Forrest (b. 1816 +/-). He was a blacksmith and lived in Braidwood and Carluke areas. Their children were Thomas, Rachel, Jane, John, Isabel, Jemima and Robert. Any info on Robt or Rachel's parents very much appreciated.

19/01/09

Sarah Wingfield
England

sjwingfield16@aol.com

I'm researching my family tree and am looking for information on my GG Grandfather James Russell who was born in Carluke around 1828, he married Elizabeth Weir and they had at least one child named John Russell born 29th March 1861. John married Agnes Forrest. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

13/01/09

Ann Fair
4 Maple Road
Nuneaton
England
CV10 9AA

hiitsus2@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Everyone,

I was born in Carluke in 1945 and most of my reli's lived and died there. My parents moved to Fife in my early years.

I have just got hold of my Great Grandfather's death cert and it says he died in "Hallcraig", I've had a wee search around and I now know there is a golf course there and has been for many years, but he was 80 when he died in 1931, maybe he WAS playing golf. I was wondering if there were houses nearby or maybe a wee hospital where he would have been cared for.

I would much appreciate if anyone can shed a wee bit on light on things for me.

Also does anyone know of Brichfield or Birchfield in Denniston? Was it a coal mine, a hospital, a works of some kind? Would love to find out.

Thanking you for reading my post.

Bye for now, Ann

07/01/09

Ben Turnbull
59 Kirkhill Road
Wishaw
Scotland
ML2 0DA

broxi@hotmail.co.uk

Really enjoyed looking through the messages, lots of names from the past also place names to recollect. Great site.

04/01/09

Peggy Auger (nee Rafferty)
P.O.Box 194
Wooroloo
Near Perth
Australia
6558

peggyauger@bigpond.com.au

I lived in Thomson Street and was cashier in The Windsor Cinema while at school and college.

11/12/08

Lindsay Duddy
Middle Swan
Perth
Australia
6056

ekulrac@optusnet.com.au

Great Website, would love to see more pics if possible of old town.

Just thought I'd drop a note as my family and I left Carluke in 1989 to emigrate to Australia. I have only been back once (only for 2 weeks) so didn't really get a chance to catch up with anyone.

I saw a message from Craig Cowan that was posted in June would be great to catch up (just incase you have changed your email). If anyone wants to catch up drop me an email. Either to the one opposite or lgd71@live.com.au.

03/12/08

Bryan Chalmers
Brookbank
126 Carnwath Road
Carluke

bryan.chalmers@btconnect.com

I would like to contact Arlene King from Canada who left a message on the guestbook on 9 June 2006. I hope you get a chance to read this, Arlene. You say that you have an old photograph of a house called "Brookbank" in Carluke. As you will see from my address I now stay in this house and I would love to see your photographs. If you are able to get in touch then that would be great.

11/11/08

Adiana McCoubrey
t del fuego 2160
Bahia Blanca
Argentina 8000

mccoubreyadriana@msn.com

Mi bisabuelo nacio en carluke el 14 o17 de junio de 1856 se llamaba John Kenedy McCoubrey me gustaria saber si pudiera conseguir su fe o partida de nacimiento, muy linda la pagina y gracias por poder conocer algo mas de mis raices.

Translation (to the best of the webmaster's abilities!)

My great-Grandfather was born in Carluke 14th or 17th June 1856. He was called John Kenedy McCoubrey. I would like to know if I could get his faith or date of birth.

Very nice site and thanks for the opportunity to know something more of my roots.

06/11/08

Andrew Bruce

crazywhippets@hotmail.com

Hi, I am trying to research my family tree, from what I have found my Grandfather was born in Carluke in 1922 (James Lennie Bruce). I am trying to find his father who I have been told played for Carluke Rovers around about 1930 and also won a Scottish Juniors Cap against England 1931/32.

Any information would be appreciated thank you.

01/11/08

Mary Jane DiLella
United States

mjdilella@hotmail.com

Researching family history. Any information on Thomas Hamilton, born approx. 1859, had artificial right leg and was married twice. Came over to America approx. 1910. His 2nd wife Ann died and he left his children in a orphanage. One daughter Sarah was sent back to Scotland, to live with relatives.

24/10/08

Ian Wallace
38 Bankpark Grove
Tranent
Scotland
EH33 1AU

ian.wallace6@btinternet.com

My family come from Carluke moving through to Prestonpans in the 20's for mining. My Grandfather Thomas married Susan Maxwell also from the region. My Grand Uncle had a bakery in Carluke which I remember visiting as a boy. My Great Granfather was killed in Law Pit in 1913 his name was Samuel.

Doing a family tree and any help would be appreciated.

17/10/08

Geraldine McAuley
31B Marshall Grove
Hamilton
Scotland
ML3 8NJ

geraldinemcauley@hotmail.com

Great site. Really enjoyed it. Spent most Sundays when I was young visiting my granny and uncles in Thompson Street. My granny was Margaret Morrison nee Finnigan.

My grandad Stewart died in 1929 when my dad was 8. My dad was John Morrison born 1921 Hallcraig, later moved to Thompson Street.

My dad died in April this year so I am reacquainting myself with his birthplace. Have visited the town twice recently and still have relations living there.

Hello William, still waiting for the hankies!

08/10/08

John Jackson

ecoei@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Carluke,

My ancestral roots are in Carluke and memories of visiting my gran and grandad at 5 Milton Crescent, Carluke live on in me to this day. I now live in Spain but will be visiting Carluke in December to top up my memory bank again.

Kind regards to all - John Jackson

01/10/08

Dara Shamsuddin
House 528, Road 12,
Dhaka-1207

darashamsuddin@yahoo.com

Hello! I am Dara, from Bangladesh. I would really appreciate if some one would give me a profile of Carluke for back in 1971. What was the size of the population, how many Bangalis lived in Carluke then, and what were their professions. I am doing a research on the role of Bengali community during the liberation war in Bangladesh in 1971. I know someone from Carluke Bengali comunity took part as a member of the then Bangladesh Association, Scotland.

30/09/08

Pat Smith
England

patamith@aol.com

I am researching my family tree and have discovered that my Great Great Grandfather was born in Carluke around the time 1852, his name was James Carruthers. I would be delighted if anyone has any information on this family.

26/09/08

David Hamilton
Eskadale
Finstown
Kirkwall
Scotland
KW17 2ER

redhammy@tiscali.co.uk

Researching family history. Any information on Great Great Grandad much appreciated. His name was Andrew Hamilton born 01/08/1830 in Carluke.

21/09/08

Beth Stewart
RR 1
Kakabeka Falls
Ontario
Canada
P0T 1W0

riverdale@tbaytel.net

I am looking for info on Jessie Mitchell b 1886 in Carluke. She was the grand-daughter of Thomas Mitchell (1839-1876) and Henrietta Young/Hill Mitchell (1843-1914).

08/09/08

Margaret Beard
26 Primrose Court
Moreton in Marsh
England
GL56 0JG

wellmags@hotmail.co.uk

Hello, I am starting out on tracing some family history and recently visited Carluke. My Grandfather was a racobite, can anyone give me any info on this group? He got married in Carluke in early 1900's. Thanks.

27/08/08

Jessica Telfer
902 Two Chain Road
Rangiora
Christchurch
New Zealand

rossal@ihug.co.nz

Hi, I have been searching for information on the Scott Jam factory as I am decended from an illegitimate child born to the Scotts housekeeper, father of baby was one of the Scotts.

21/08/08

Heather Coulter-Allen
37 Strathpeffer
Law
Scotland
ML8 5SQ

heathercallen@btinternet.com

My name is Heather Coulter-Allen, I was born and brought in Carluke. My dad was known as Wee Jock Coulter. He was well known in Carluke, he loved to have a pint of Guinness in the Wee Thackit in Carluke. Unfortunately he died in 1998.

I loved being born and brought up in Carluke and all my fond memories are cherished in Carluke. I went to St Athanasius Primary, I loved going and participating in the Gala Day each year etc. I would love to hear of people who knew my Dad, Wee Jock Coulter and if anyone could help to build up my family tree.

Thank you. Yours faithfully Heather Coulter-Allen xxxx

05/08/08

Donald Stewart
Kilmarnock
Scotland
KA1 4EB

duak47831@live.co.uk

Hi any x home Station Rd people x

01/08/08

Grant Forrest
Scotland

grantforrest@btinternet.com

Still occasionally visit my old home town where I was brought up but have lost touch with so many people that I would love to get in touch with again. Names as below that I remember from school days - also looking to trace any of the family of my dad Daniel Forrest.

Andrew Scott
Andrew McCreadie
Craig Mason
Isobel-Anne Greer
Sharon Wilson
Karen Innes
Alan Morrison
Jim Forsyth
Tracy Taylor

and a cast of a thousand others....get in touch!!

28/07/08

Mark A Colligan
103 Canal St
P.O. BOX 838
Cardianl
Ontario
Canada
K0E 1E0

conniecolligan@yahoo.com

Researching my father, James H Colligan's, family history. My father was born in Carluke Scotland. His father was James S Colligan born in Kirkfield on June 12th,1901. He married Janet Harper, she was born in Edinburgh September 9th 1898.

James S Colligan also had four brothers Arthur, Thomas, William, Francis and one sister Rebecca James moved to Canada in 1929.

27/07/08

Peter Milone
Via Serra
Tocco Caudio
Venevento
Italy
82030

petermilone@hotmail.com

Best wishes to class 64-69 St Athanasius Primary.

25/07/08

Toby Stewart
Australia

tstewa(at)bigpond.net.au

Please replace the (at) with @ to contact Toby by email.

Looking for anyone with connections to Stewart's, McLellan's or Gunning.

James and Shaw Stewart m.s Pennycuick (died Carluke 1889) had 6 kids.

John Osborne b: 1850
Margaret b: 1852
Henrietta Tennant b: 1855, married Hugh McLellan 1873 in Carluke, died Carluke 1921
James b: 1858, married Jeanie Russell in Carluke 1884
William b: 1860 - 1891 census shows him as a plumber in Carluke
Mary Shaw b:1863, married William Gunning 1894

Please contact me if you know or have any links to these people. Thanks.

16/07/08

Cindy Dunn (Marshall)
Saskatoon
Canada

cindy.dunn@saskatoon.ca

Looking for Marshall's in Carluke - James born 1841, John 1843, Robert 1852, Thomas 1854, Archie 1858, Elizabeth 1860. Could be a Dr John Marshall born 1929??

10/07/08

Douglas Willis
MPA
Falkland Islands

willis_doug@hotmail.com

8000 miles away in the Falkland Islands at the moment, but will be back in Carluke next week. Really miss the place. See ya all very soon.

09/07/08

Del Lewis Sonsteng
2480 Lucas Ave.
Pinole
California
United States
94564

s.sonsteng@comcast.net

I am an Artist and Writer, hoping to reunite with ancestral relations and learn from historical information. My Great Grandfather was born in Lanarkshire, Carluke. His name was Thomas Lewis. He was an infant when his family came over to Kansas by way of Chicago, U.S.A. in approx. Jan. 1850 - His Father's name was William Lewis - born Feb.17,1822 - William had lived previously in Edinburgh. He farmed in strawberry crops and also painted homes.

Tom's mother was maiden-named Agnes Sloan (born - Aug. 8th, 1830), her Mother was named Ellen. The Father's name, David Johnston Sloan - who may have come from or lived in Ayrshire? William and Agnes were probably married in Ayrshire in 1848.

When I visited briefly in Carluke, approx. 1989, I was impressed by the kindness of the Carluke folks I met and the real charm of Carluke and countryside - all a round there.

Thomas named his first child William, who was my mother's Dad. He had a truck farm growing strawberries in Iowa, Kansas, and was Chairman of the Farmer's Co-op and President of his painters Union. He lived his retirement years in Long Beach, California, Grandpa Willam Lewis was a very gentle and loving person!

Sometime in the near future, I would like to visit for a day, any Carluke Lewis folks, along with my wife, and perhaps do some art and writings in the research we might be able to share....

Please write us, using the email address to the left or send us ground mail, if you know anything about the folks I have named here. Or if you have any Lewis ancestry...

Bless you!

(Revised and updated from an entry originally added 11/11/05.)

08/07/08

Peter Anderson

pp.aanderson@btinternet.com

Looking for the daughter of William Rogerson Anderson, 30 Lawhill.

William the son of John and Marion Anderson, married Jean.

Their daughter is named Sheena.

William was KIA Sicily 1943.

02/07/08

Teresa Miceli
Toronto
Canada

micefam@pathcom.com

My Grandfather, John Cairns, was born in Carluke in 1894. He was one of 5, the youngest three were sent to Canada (Margaret and Jean), the older two, William and Mary stayed in Carluke. William died single at age 30 in 1913. I am trying to locate any information on Mary McEwan Cairns, born 1888, October 20. Any Cairns relatives please contact me. The parents of the five kids were Mary Cameron Cairns and John Cairns.

Thanks, Teresa Miceli

21/06/08

Carole
Nunthorpe
Middlesbrough
England

alan.pattison1@ntlworld.com

My Marshall (Thomas 1839 Robert 1864) ancestors came from Carluke. I am having trouble finding details of Janet Hamilton the mother of Thomas. Can any-one help please?

Carole

12/06/08

Nick McGuire

nick_m_2006@hotmail.co.uk

Moved away from carluke when a was young, my family are originally from Carluke, I'm hoping to move back in the next couple of months.

Love the Website!!!!

10/06/08

Peter J. Gordon
2 Westerton Drive
Bridge of Allan
Scotland
FK9 4AX

gordons@bridgeofallan.plus.com

I noted Frank Caulfield's post re William Ewing. He was the Carluke worthy, Pedlar and Town Crier - known fondly as 'Punkie Willie' I have a wonderful photograph of him.

So Frank please get in touch.

I am interested in the Scott family of Catcraig and Gowanglen. My Great-Great-Great Grandfather, Robert Scott and his brother William started the Jeely Works (Jam Factory) of R. & W. Scott c1880.

I am also collecting the story/biography of Dr Daniel Reid Rankin.

Anybody who can help, please get in touch.

Many thanks.

Dr Peter J. Gordon

07/06/08

Cindy Marshall
Saskatoon
Canada

cindy.dunn@saskatoon.ca

Greetings from Saskatchewan. I am looking for Marshall's (Park House) or family members from Carluke, Scotland.

06/06/08

Craig Cowan
66 Cecil Awret Road
Illiondale
Gauteng
South Africa
1609

ccowan@vodamail.co.za

My parents returned to Carluke last week, after an absence of 26 years. They popped in to see friends (still living in the same place as they were in 1982!) Few of my Dad's mates have passed on unfortunately, but most recognised them. Quite emotional for them really.

I would love to hear from the Duddy family, twins Lindsay and Brenda. We went to Crawfordyke Primary from knee high to a grass hopper together. I lost contact with them some 25 years ago. Would love to hear from them.

Craig Cowan ex Muirside Street.

02/06/08

John McIlwaine
12 Sainsbury Close
Terrigal
Sydney
Australia
2260

jajdmac1@bigpond.com

Seeking contact of relatives of my father David McIlwaine born 19th February 1897, Carnwath Road, Carluke.

26/05/08

Thomas Bryce
12 Cairn Hill Court
Carluke
ML8 4EP

thomasssxd@hotmail.co.uk

Hi!! Just to say, I think your website is really good, keep up the good work!!! (:

19/05/08

Mark
Carluke

mrk28kett@aol.com

Carluke based Handmade Greetings Cards business now open. Cards made to order at great low prices.

www.freewebs.com/markscards

11/05/08

Joseph MacDonald
Stotfold
England
SG5 4DF

joemacdonald41@hotmail.com

I visited Carluke with my cousin who had come over from New york in 1982, I am unable to remember the address of the house I visited. My cousin's maiden name was Agnes Jackson and she had a brother David Jackson who was killed in north Africa 1943. Her Father was Ephraim Jackson, his father was John and his mother Bessie. Address Coldstream Carluke. I also remember another relation of mine, he was known as Ace Jackson.

10/05/08

Janet Cunnah
21 Lincoln Way
Rainhill
Merseyside
England
L35 6PH

janetcunnah@btinternet.com

I am researching my Family Tree. My grandmother was Helen Farren (sometimes spelt Farran). She was one of eight children born to John Farren and his wife, Helen nee Richmond.

Other surnames which appear in my tree are Bruce, McIntyre, Lammie and McConnell.

Some of the events (ie marriages and deaths) took place in Carluke. For example, Helen Richmond Farren, who married James McIntyre in 1926, died in The Law Hospital Carluke in 1973.

Helen (Ellen) Richmond Bruce, married Thomas Saddler McConnell in 1926 - address Meadow Cottage, Old Lanark Road, Carluke. Her sister, Jane Black Bruce married James Lammie in 1924, same address.

Their mother, Isabella Bruce (nee Farren, a sister of my grandmother) died in 1960 in The County Hospital Carluke. Her son, Henry Bruce, registered the death. He lived in Carluke but unfortunately I cannot read the address on the death certificate.

Does anybody recognise any of these names? If so, I would love to hear from you.

Janet

09/05/08

Brian McDonald
George St
Majors Creek
New South Wales
Australia
2622

macdon7@bigpond.com

What a wonderful way of contacting people. Since I wrote on 19-1-2008 I have had contact with a gentleman in Canada who is researching the Cameron Highlanders including my wife's uncle William Train killed in action in France 1917.

My wife's family have also a Holy Bible of Marion Alpins dated 1846. The following is written in the Bible "Jean Train my daughter who died 7th day of July 10 mins before 1 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Aged 5 years Carluke 1844.", also "Martha Train my daughter died April 29, 1861 at 1 o'clock past meridian aged 10 years". This Bible would have come to Australia with Mrs Train (my wife's grandmother) when she and her sons came to Australia. I would be happy to hear from someone who could draw some light on these names.

Thanks for your wonderful website.
(You are most welcome Brian. From Carluke Community Council and Gillian Cowe the webmaster!)

04/05/08

Kerry Holmes
12 Beechwood Ave
Finchley
London
N3 3AX

kerryholmes25@hotmail.com

I have just learned that my g.g.g.Grandfather John Russell was born in Carluke. Until now, I had no idea we had Scottish blood in the family. I now want to know more about Carluke. This is the first website I found, and think the site is very interesting.
Thank you
Kerry

30/04/08

Elaine
England

Tracing my family tree has lead me to Carluke, my GGG Grandfather was a brickwork manager, his name was Richard Gibb. He lived in Hallcraig House around 1891. He also stayed on Carnwath Road, I wonder if the original houses are still there?

26/04/08

Wendy

hotsthfc@hotmail.co.uk

Hi. Looking to trace any members of the Gray family, last known address High Mill Road. Michael Steven Gray, bother Jim Gray, both in 40's, mother was Christina Stevenson, father was Tommy Gray. Christina had a sister Molly (Brown?). If anyone knowns the whereabouts please contact me. Many Thanks.

16/04/08

Heather Campbell

inglenookspider@hotmail.com

What an absolutely fantastic site. I lived in Carluke until 1983, when I was 17. I left to join the Navy and returned 2 years ago after almost 23 years. This place is more like home than anywhere else I have lived (and I've lived in loads of places - including abroad). One thing that I would love to see more of would be pictures of the 'Old Carluke'. I don't remember the Windsor Cinema in operation but would play in amongst the pillars, pictures of the High Street as it used to be, pictures of the Town Hall and the Drill Hall. I just love this place.

06/04/08

Lindsay Turner
Manchester
England

lindsay15@hotmail.co.uk

My family tree research leads me to Carluke. I'm interested in the surname of Miller. My Great Great Grandad was born in 1848 in Carluke. He moved to Manchester in the early 1870's. His name was Robert Miller. He had brothers and sisters by the names of Elizabeth, Ellen, James, William, John, Thomas (I think they stayed in Carluke). His parents were called Robert Miller and Janet Dick. Janet died young and Robert (Snr) married an Elizabeth Scott. They had a son called John Scott Miller born c 1875, Carluke. I think he married a Minnie Walker. The Millers lived at various homes in Chapel St, Cldye St, Carnworth Rd. A few members of this Miller family's occupation was a Tailor and I am led to believe they had their own business. Is anyone familiar with these names? If so, I would love to hear from you, please get in touch.
Kind Regards
Lindsay

16/03/08

Walter McMullen
35/56a Moores Pocket Rd
Tivoli, Queensland
Ipswich
Australia
4305

wally.mac@bigpond.com.au

Hi to everyone from Motherwell, Clapperhow Rd.  Left there 1961, will always miss the Well. Anyone from that area? Would love to hear from you.

15/03/08

David Bryce
56 Champlain Circle
Plymouth, Massachusetts
United States
02360

davebryce@verizon.net

I am descended from grandparents born in Carluke.  Do you have any information on:
William Dick Bryce, born 1881
Jeannie Good, born 1885

Thank you!

14/03/08

Nora Kile
Chattanooga, Tennessee
United States

boatchick55@yahoo.com

Enjoyed looking at the new photos! Brought back memories of our visit there in 2006. Looking forward to our return visit in August! (2008)

Nora and Bill Kile

20/02/08

Robert Stuart Cargill
1 Delamere Avenue
Morecambe
England
LA3 2TS

r.s.cargill@hotmail.com

I moved away from Carluke in 1982. I lived on Moorside Street. Good to see it's doing so well.

19/02/08

Elizabeth Castillo Small
169 Gladstone Street
Forest Fields
Nottinghamshire
England
NG7 6HX

l.castillo@ntlworld.com

Hi to all my relatives in Carluke. I'm Margaret Kilgour's daughter and I have a daughter named Ferren she's 11 - 12 this year and a wonderful husband named Craig. Bless you all.

16/02/08

Pamela George
8 New Romney Close
Leicester
England
LE5 1NF

antchapp@msn.com

My mum was born in Carluke and I used to spend my summer holidays with my grandmother at Mayfield Cottages on Lanark Road. What happy memories!

09/02/08

Lois and Rodney Steele
2146 West Carr Hill Road
Columbus, IN
United States
47201

steele9178@sbcglobal.net

My husband is a descendant of James Steel. We have a geneology book that is up to date if anyone needs information.

Our branch:
This geneology proper begins with one James Steel who came to America from Ireland. My research leads me to think that his father's name was James Steel, Sr., and that the senior James was a son of the historical John Steel who married Margaret Weir and lived at Waygateshaw in the parish old Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, about the year 1700.

09/02/08

Judith Pay (nee Frampton)
32 Townshend Crescent
Halswell
Christchurch
New Zealand
8025

judkens@xtra.co.nz

My Grandfather Matthew Skeoch and his sisters and brothers were born in Carluke and came out to New Zealand around 1914.

01/02/08

Pamela W. Beck
52274 Heatherstone
Macomb
United States
48042

mtja4me@yahoo.com

I have been told that my grandmother, Janet Watson Clarkson Beck was raised in Carluke, during the early 1900's. Is there any way to find out where her family lived in Carluke? Her father's name was Andrew Hamilton Clarkson and I believe he is buried in Scotland.

Thank you for any assistance that you can provide. Pamela

30/01/08

Don Allan

dca@netspeed.com.au

Am trying to get details of a Miss Jean Kelly my violin teacher circa 1948-49 who lived in Carluke. She played with the Scottish National Orchestra and had nephew called Derek who lived with her. As I recall her house lay second street on the right past the football ground.

I am looking for the details to flesh out a memoir I'm writing.

Grateful to anyone will can help me.

19/01/08

Brian McDonald
George St
Majors Creek
New South Wales
Australia
2622

macdon7@bigpond.com

My father in law Robert Train, son of Thomas Train and Elizabeth Stark was born in Carluke and came to Australia in late 1920s with his mother and brothers, leaving behind some other members of the family including two sisters. My wife and I have visited Carluke on various occasions to meet cousins and visit the old cemetery where my father in law's parents are buried.

19/01/08

Cathy Handfield
513 Westvale Dr.
Waterloo
Canada
N2T 2E4

c.handfield@yahoo.ca

My Grandfather (Peter Brown Cunningham) was born in Carluke. Around 1910 he and his family came to Canada and settle in Toronto. My aunt told me just before she died that grampa had my relatives in Carluke, Scotland. If you think you may be related I would love to here from you.

20/12/07

Mark

support@fastrecipesonline.com

New Carluke based website now up and running.

www.fastrecipesonline.com

Loads of great recipes from home baking to full course meals. Have a look. Please.

13/12/07

Kathleen Pitts
Bristol
England

kathleenpitts@yahoo.co.uk

My Mum, Margaret Finnigan, came from Carluke. Her sisters were Bridget, Catherine, Anna and Mary and brother Patrick. Would love to know from anyone that remembers them.

19/10/07

Marie Behn

mbatbaers@yahoo.com

Hello Carluke Cousins! Enjoyed visit with you some 39 odd years ago. Also recent visit from Celia. Hope will hear from some of you soon. Your Cousin Marie.

18/09/07

Mick

mickq7@hotmail.com

Hey is it true a Subway store is opening in Carluke in November? If so have any info about it? They would be great for Carluke, they sell such good sanny's. Lol!

10/09/07

Mairi

mainfo100@btinternet.com

I am the grandaughter of William Angus VC. I wondered if any of you can help me. I am in the process of writing about his life but although I spent a lot of my childhood in Carluke with him, I was not about in the period I need information on. I need to know about Carluke as it was between 1888 and 1914. What the pits were called? How people lived in the town? etc. General information is all I want.

If anybody can help me please contact me. Thankyou.

25/08/07

Sheila Carter
19 Thornborough Close
Little Bowden
Market Harborough
England
LE16 8BE

sheilacarter88@hotmail.com

A neighbour of mine served with a John Carson in India and Burma, 7th Gurkhas. He would like to contact him. Mr Carson would be 80. It is thought that his father was a tailor. Any information would be gratefully recieved.

21/08/07

Anne Brooke
10 Bridle Lane
Netherton
Wakefield
England
WF4 4HN

rich.anne@btinternet.com

I'm searching for Mary Docherty's family, sons John, James William and Henry who emigrated from Ireland 1840-1851, the lads worked in pits at Netherton and Garscube. Henry is my gr gr grandad, who died in a pit accident at Cadder in 1893.

17/08/07

Laura Johnstone

lj_plus3@hotmail.co.uk

Hey, I'm trying to catch up with Adele Henderson or her sister Debbie, she lived in Elderslea Road in the 80's. Drop me a note if u know of them!

13/08/07

Joan Mcgonigle

heartbreakerabdn@hotmail.com

Hey you all fae Carluke! Some of you I remember but others are new. Just want to get in touch with people who remember me from school. Hope to speak soon TC.

P.S. Can we have some more pics of Carluke please, I miss the old town.

09/07/07

Jane King (nee Mcleod)
11 Seabreeze Street
Paradise Point
Queensland
Australia
4216

jdornan@bigpond.com

I left Carluke in 1956 with my parents to emigrate to Australia. I have been back twice and hope to return next year 2008.

30/06/07

Christel Sharpe
737 City View Drive
Las Cruces, New Mexico
United States
88011

chrisha737@msn.com

Hello, Ronnie and Rhona Scott, I am perusing the Carluke site.
What a lovely place to be. Christel

19/06/07

David Walker
107 Pontefract Road
Barnsley
England
S71 1HS

davidwalker51@hotmail.com

What can I say about Carluke except I have many happy childhood memories of it. As a small boy my Gran moved from Bonkle to Elderslea Road where she stayed for many years before moving to Whitehill Crescent. I spent every school holiday up there with my parents and sister. (My mum was born and brought up in Morningside before moving down to England with my dad). I absolutely loved Carluke. I still have an aunt and cousins living there now. Happy days indeed.

11/06/07

Don Roberts
18 Koorangi Ave
Elanora Heights
Sydney
Australia
2101

dorob@optusnet.com.au

As I have a cousin living in Carluke I thought that I would look at the web site to get an appreciation of the town.

31/05/07

Terri Phillips
99 Pacific Highway
Urunga
Australia
2455

terri_lleyton@yahoo.com.au

My dad is looking for an old mate, Thomas Burton and also his cousin, Jim (James) Wyber Rogan. He has not seen them for well over 20 years. if anyone has any information please email me.

16/05/07

Thomas Hartman
14321 Springcreek Road
Homer Glen
60491 Illinois
United States

drapadew@msn.com

Looking for a load of rellies.

09/05/07

Tommy Wilson
27 Atkinson Road
Titirangi
Auckland
New Zealand

tomwendy@xtra.co.nz

I lived at Hamburg Cottages went to the wee school and big school, left in 1949 joiner at Shirlaws, 1956 Police London then Police NZ 1968.

Visit home in 1991 and 2005. Still miss Carluke hope to hear from some old friends will be home again in 2008.

04/05/07

Barbara Ryan
Canada

mabajara@rogers.com

Looking for any relatives of James Wallace and Ann McIvor or Catherine Docherty and Michael Ryans.

James Wallace had 10 children: Catherine, Ann, John, Stephen, Bridget, Patrick,Thomas, James, Mary, Lizzie.

Michael Ryans had Thomas Ryans and Miles Ryans that I know of. Thomas Ryans had Catherine, Hugh and James.

03/05/07

Charlotte
9 Bargeman Road
Maidenhead
England
SL6 2SG

c.miller@computerfutures.com

My Grandfather was born in Carluke and I believe he still has family there, his name was James Miller.

25/04/07

David Young
1 Mewburn Avenue
Mt Eden
Auckland
New Zealand

david.young@ihug.co.nz

My Grandfather, David Young (b. 1856), emigrated from Carluke to NZ, (top of the South Island) to work as an engine driver for the Brownlees. I would like to know more about where he lived with his parents in Carluke (David and Mary), particularly as I will be visiting there in May.

22/04/07

Claire Brownlee Smith
Australia

clairembsmith@hotmail.com

Very nice site. I like the picture of Carluke. My GG Grandfather William Ross Brownlee came from Carluke and settled in Havelock, New Zealand. I have many fond childhood memories of the yearly A & P Show at Carluke, NZ. One day I will visit Carluke, Scotland where my GG Grandfather is now buried. Best regards.

20/04/07

Tom Wood
3 Gregory Crescent
Mulgrave, Victoria
Australia
3170

thomas1935@optusnet.com.au

Born 15-9-35. Left carluke in 1950 after attending the wee school and high school up to 3a. Born in Hamilton St. next to blacksmiths moving to the High St. opposite town hall. Grandfather was T. Wood & Sons joiners.

Like to hear from anyone who remembers me or any of my brothers and sisters all here in Melbourne.

19/04/07

Jack S
Carluke
ML8

flaminstar06@yahoo.co.uk

I live in Carluke and wouldn't live anywhere else. I'm proud of our wee toon and love it.

03/04/07

Iain Cunningham
Kirkton Manse
9 Station Road
Carluke
ML8 5AA

iaindc@aol.com

The website is a good introduction to the community of Carluke. Well done.

02/04/07

Janice Donnelly
2 Monckton St, Maheno,
6.O.R.D.
Oamaru
New Zealand
9495

bdonn@es.co.nz

My Grandfather Charles Robertson was born at Carluke at High Cross which I understand was a farm. On his mother's side are the Sellars who are also from Carluke.

01/04/07

Marguerite Wilde
2 Llys Bedwen
Rhyl
Denbyshire
LL18 4LQ

mwilde@talerdig.freeserve.co.uk

Place of my granmother's birth, Annie Mculloch. Any info. Thank you, Marguerite.

30/03/07

Bob McLellan
17 Greystone Drive
Spruce Grove
Alberta Canada
T7X 1W6

bobmclellan@shaw.ca

11/03/07

Wendy Swanson
36269 Davies Road Mission
BC
Canada
V2V4J1

swanee54@shaw.ca

My Grandfather came from Carluke. his name was Peter Hunter. After the war, he immigrated to Canada. Went back to Scotland to marry Mary Smith of Motherwell, Scotland. They moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Need to find out their history back in Scotland.

02/02/07

Mrs Kaaron Mitchell
25 Ocean Street
Esperance
WA
7450

Looking for descendants of Major Thomas Weir, my 12th Great Grandfather.

25/01/07

Catherine Miceli
302 1429 East 4th Avenue
Vancouver
Canada
V5N 1J6

My Grandfather on my mother's side was born in Carluke, his last name was Cairns. I would like to get in touch with any other Cairns families to see if there is any connection to our family.